Snakes & Ladders is a classic dice board game where ladders take you up and snakes bring you back down on the way to square 100. Learn how to play, explore the game modes and start playing with Gamostar’s free games.
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Snakes & Ladders is a classic dice board game where ladders take you up and snakes bring you back down on the way to square 100. It is played by 2–4 players and works perfectly on mobile, which is why so many people play Snakes & Ladders online.
Playing Snakes & Ladders online means you can start a game in seconds, join tables with friends or players worldwide and practise whenever you like. Below you will find how to play Snakes & Ladders, the game modes, tips to win and answers to common questions.
Every player’s token starts off the board and enters on their first roll.
Roll on your turn and move your token forward by that number.
If you land at the bottom of a ladder you climb up to the top.
If you land on a snake’s head you slide down to its tail.
The first token to reach square 100 — often by an exact roll — wins the game.
Roll the dice and race to square 100.
Play with 2–4 friends or online opponents.
Shorter turns for quick games.
Different snake and ladder layouts, seasonal themes and kid-friendly art.
Knockout events with leaderboards.
There is no strategy in the dice — enjoy the game and play with friends.
Play a full game with family for the best experience.
Try the speed mode when you only have a few minutes.
Yes. You can play Snakes & Ladders online free with friends or the computer.
Two to four players can play on the same board.
Rules vary. In many versions you must roll the exact number to land on 100.
Yes. Snakes & Ladders is a mobile-friendly game — tap the store buttons above to see Gamostar’s games on Google Play and the App Store.
Yes. Gamostar develops custom and white label Snakes & Ladders games — see our Snakes & Ladders game development page.
Looking to build a game like this? See Snakes & Ladders Game Development.
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